December 17, 2020 Dear Jones Community, Holiday Break Reads! Finally some time to do what you want to do!
Media Literacy Goodbye, Website Evaluation. Hello, Lateral Reading! Check out this short video to pivot from evaluating individual websites to more effective strategies for confirming information on the Internet. This video demonstrates strategies used by professional fact-checkers and other savvy thinkers to judge the credibility of information provided by unfamiliar sources and to look beyond just one website to a wider range of sources. Instagram Logo Competition ATTN Class of 2023 The SGA is hosting a logo competition for the Class of 2023.
The annual Newhouse Architecture + Design Competition showcases the talents of Chicago-area high school students who create projects that solve real-world problems.The theme of the 39th annual Newhouse Architecture + Design Competition highlights the City of Chicago’s new INVEST South/West initiative, by concentrating students’ efforts on projects that improve the quality of life in neighborhoods on the South and West Sides. Student registration is free. Click here for much more information including important dates. CAC GIRLS BUILD! DAY 2021: SUSTAINABLE FUTURES The Chicago Architecture Center hosts a virtual STEM festival designed just for girls ages 10−16 on Saturday, January 6, at 10:00 AM. Hear from female professionals who work on environmentally friendly design projects and take part in fun activities led by representatives from local and national organizations. Free registration here. Alice in Wonderland This fall Jones Students - independent from the JCP Drama Club and JCP Theatre Department - created an entirely student-run virtual production of Alice in Wonderland. This performance will premiere live on the JCPish Drama Club's YouTube page on Saturday, January 9 at 7:00 PM. Take the plunge into wonderland with Alice and follow her journey of meeting the wonderfully funny, absurd, and mad characters of Lewis Carroll's creation. For further information reach out to Midge Makowski ([email protected]), Mila Mussatt ([email protected]) or Anneliese Haberkamp ([email protected]). The Chicago Sun-Times offers this GUIDE to virtual (and some in-person) holiday happenings this year. Some are free. Some have costs. Here are my favorite free picks! 1. A Christmas Carol — An Audio Play: The Goodman Theatre presents a streaming audio version of its annual staging of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story December 1-31. Click here. 2. Peter Pan - A Musical Adventure: Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s 2018 production of the classic tale streams December 19-January. 1. Click here. 3. Chicago Children’s Choir Fireplace Special: Features a mix of well-known traditional repertoire and holiday songs. Streams December 17 (TONIGHT!) at 7:00 PM. Click here. Submit this form to get a free subscription to The New York Times for free through September 1, 2021.
I am sending you all good vibes and wishing you a restful and comforting holiday break. Please take great care of yourselves and keep your eye on the lights at the end of the tunnel! Mr. Feeley School Librarian [email protected] jcplibrary.weebly.com My recent reads Read current and past library newsletters on the Keeping Up With the Jones Library blog. |
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